Chapter 312: Nangong Mili: Let Me Show You the Power of My Five Poison Sect’s Unique Love Gu!

Xiao Xiyue had some matters to attend to, so she didn’t stay long at Bihu Mountain.

The next day, she returned to Azure Cloud Sect.

Lu Wangshu felt a little disappointed by this.

But her lively and cheerful nature helped her bounce back the next day.

Ling Zixiao was likely pregnant. She felt bored reading alone in Hall of Everlasting Life, so she occasionally visited Lu Family’s mansion to chat with Lu Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, and ohers.

Lu Changsheng was quite pleased with this.

Ling Zixiao used to be a bit aloof and solitary.

Besides him, she was only close to Lu Miaoge..

Although she was polite when talking with Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, Qu Zhnzhen, and others, she never initiated conversations.

Now that she was willing to take the initiative, Lu Changsheng saw this as a good thing—a sign that she was fully integrating into the family.

During these days, Lu Changsheng spent his time in daily cultivation, making talismans, and accompanying his wives and concubines while teaching his children.

He also guided Li Xingruo in refining pills.

After all, his reputation as a Tier-2 Pill Refiner had spread, attracting many people seeking pills.

However, he didn’t want to spend too much time refining pills.

So, he planned to train Li Xingruo to become a Tier-2 Pill Refiner as soon as possible, which would make things easier for him.

Just like that, three months passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, at the pill refining room on Lake Heart Island.

“Open!”

Li Xingruo softly chanted, forming seals with her hands, causing the lid of the green alchemy furnace before her to fly open with a boom, releasing a cloud of steam.

Then, several brown pills, each the size of a dragon’s eye, flew into her hands.

This batch of Qi Gathering Pills produced a total of thirteen pills.

Among them, seven were of high quality, and six were of lower quality.

Even so, Li Xingruo was extremely excited.

Because this success rate meant she had truly become a Tier-2 Pill Refiner!

Now, she could make money by refining Qi Gathering Pills!

She looked at Lu Changsheng beside her with an excited expression, as if presenting a treasure, and said, “Mountain Lord, I did it!”

“Well done, Xingruo. Congratulations on becoming a Tier-2 Pill Refiner.”

Seeing her joy, Lu Changsheng smiled lightly.

“If it weren’t for your guidance, Mountain Lord, I don’t know when I would have mastered the Qi Gathering Pill and become a Tier-2 Pill Refiner,” Li Xingruo said softly, realizing she had been a bit too excited.

She knew very well that her rapid progress was due not only to Lu Changsheng’s daily guidance but also to his significant support in other ways.

After all, whether it was pill refining or any other aspect of immortal cultivation, practice was key.

Even with a great teacher, without hands-on experience, it would be difficult to achieve success.

“Hehe, with your talent for pill refining, Xingruo, you would have become a Tier-2 Pill Refiner soon, even without my help.”

Lu Changsheng subconsciously patted her head.

This gesture made Li Xingruo’s cheeks flush slightly with shyness, though she somewhat enjoyed it.

In her early years, when Lu Changsheng disguised himself as Ye Fan, his gentle teaching reminded her of the times her father had taught her pill refining.

Now, Lu Changsheng no longer wore the disguise.

His face, as handsome as a celestial being, and his posture, as graceful as orchids and pine trees, sometimes stirred different kinds of thoughts in her.

Especially when she remembered Sister Ling’s previous joking remarks.

Lu Changsheng did not hold a grand ceremony to celebrate Li Xingruo’s advancement to Tier-2 Pill Refiner as he had done at Qingzhu Mountain.

Instead, the family held a small celebration for her.

He also had Lu Yun improve Li Xingruo’s benefits and treatment.

That evening, Lu Changsheng received more good news—one of his concubines was pregnant.

“My efforts have not been in vain,” Lu Changsheng said with a joyful expression.

Because with this child, his total number of offspring was nearing two hundred, and the system would likely reward him with some money.

Therefore, he had been more diligent this year.

With this newly conceived child, his total offspring finally reached two hundred!

“But it seems like I should take another concubine.”

Lu Changsheng calculated the number of concubines in his household who were still waiting to conceive, thinking to himself.

Although he married most of his concubines specifically to have children,

he couldn’t treat them merely as tools for childbirth.

After they had about five or six children, he wouldn’t let them continue.

For one, it wouldn’t be humane to keep having them give birth.

Additionally, there were other considerations.

For example, when the children of the concubines grew up, it wouldn’t look good for them to see their mothers still having children.

Besides, Lu Changsheng’s reputation with female cultivators was based on his name and reputation!

If female cultivators knew they would be giving birth until they died after marrying into Bihu Mountain, his reputation would be ruined.

Forget about female cultivators volunteering to join him—he might even be hunted down by some powerful female cultivators.

“Forget it, I’ll think about it after Zixiao gives birth.”

Lu Changsheng shook his head.

While he might not consider his concubines’ feelings as much,

he did try to be considerate of his wives and Dao companions.

For instance, since Ling Zixiao was currently pregnant, it wouldn’t be appropriate for him to take another concubine or buy a maid.

“Feiyu said he would return in two or three years.”

“It’s been almost three years now, and Feiyu hasn’t returned. Could something have happened to him?”

Lu Changsheng thought of his friend Li Feiyu, who was far away in Qingluan Immortal City.

When he returned from Yue Kingdom, he had sensed that the Avatar Talisman he gave to Li Feiyu had been activated.

Now, with the three-year mark approaching, and Feiyu still not back, Lu Changsheng was starting to worry.

“Ping’an has also been away for about a year. I wonder how his training is going.”

Lu Changsheng thought of his son Lu Ping’an.

Without realizing it, this son of his had been traveling for a year.

However, Lu Ping’an had said he would return after three to five years, once he reached the late stage of Qi Refining.

“But Yaoyao should be fine. She just broke through to the Fourth Level of Qi Refining not long ago.”

“Even though she has a Second-Tier Spirit Root and the Immaculate Heavenly Fragrance Body, it wouldn’t have been possible for her to progress so quickly without Nangong Mili’s training.”

Lu Changsheng thought of his daughter Nangong Yaoyao, whom he had never met.

He had been worried about her and Meng Xiaochan when he sensed the love thread between Nangong Mili and them had broken.

Now, seeing his daughter progressing rapidly in her cultivation, he knew everything was probably fine.

After all, even a tiger doesn’t eat its own cubs.

Nangong Mili was willing to give birth to this child, perhaps influenced by the Locking Emotion Gu.

But given the situation at the time, there must have been some willingness and motherly love involved.

“I wonder if Nangong Mili will come to Jiang Kingdom to cause trouble for me.”

Lu Changsheng thought to himself.

Although he changed his attitude afterward and even gifted the Mysterious Pearl to Nangong Mili,

before that, he hadn’t shown much respect to this Golden Core cultivator and had even been quite defiant.

“If she really comes looking for trouble, and uses the Mysterious Pearl to disguise herself, won’t that be a problem for me?”

At this thought, Lu Changsheng suddenly paused, realizing the potential danger of the Mysterious Pearl.

If this item were used to infiltrate his family, it would be a deadly weapon.

“Wait, no. I have Sumeru. As long as Sumeru is vigilant, it shouldn’t be a big problem, right?”

Lu Changsheng’s thoughts paused, and he went to ask Sumeru about this.

But since Sumeru hadn’t seen the Mysterious Pearl’s effects, it couldn’t be certain either.

“If that’s the case, I’ll have to be more cautious.”

Lu Changsheng thought to himself.

Five Poison Sect, Heavenly Spider Peak.

In a luxurious palace.

“Xiaochan, go and collect these materials and Gu insects for your master.”

Nangong Mili held her daughter Nangong Yaoyao’s hand and handed a Jade Slip to Meng Xiaochan.

“Yes, Master.”

Meng Xiaochan accepted the Jade Slip and glanced at it.

“Hmm!?”

Meng Xiaochan’s expression shifted as she looked at the materials listed on the Jade Slip.

As a true disciple of the Five Poison Sect, she naturally knew what kind of Gu these materials were for.

A Love Gu!

Why was her master preparing to refine a Love Gu?

Could it be because of Lu Lang?

Did her master want to give Lu Lang a taste of his own medicine?

But Lu Lang already has a Heavenly Spirit Gu in his body.

Even if her master’s Love Gu was of a high grade, it might not be a match for the Gu in Lu Lang’s body.

At that moment, Meng Xiaochan felt conflicted, wondering whether to tell her master about the Heavenly Spirit Gu.

But if she told her master, wouldn’t that harm Lu Lang?

“Xiaochan, what’s wrong?”

Nangong Mili noticed Meng Xiaochan’s unusual behavior and asked in a soft, alluring voice.

“I’ll take care of it right away, Master!”

Meng Xiaochan snapped out of her thoughts, bowed, and left the hall.

“It seems Xiaochan has guessed why I’m refining the Love Gu.”

Nangong Mili watched her disciple leave, her phoenix eyes narrowing slightly, as if filled with a magical light.

Just as Meng Xiaochan had guessed, this Love Gu was prepared for Lu Changsheng.

Although they hadn’t interacted much, Nangong Mili knew he was no ordinary person.

To make him obediently nurture her Immortal Golden Core, she had to resort to some means.

So she thought of the Five Poison Sect’s unique Love Gu.

This Gu would not only make him fall in love with her but also make him overcome all obstacles just to be with her.

In this regard, it was even more effective than the Locking Emotion Gu.

After all, the Locking Emotion Gu subtly influenced others, making them develop feelings of love.

But once separated, its effects could gradually fade.

However, the Love Gu made the victim never want to part, always wanting to be together!

With this Love Gu, she could control Lu Changsheng and have him remove the Gu from Meng Xiaochan.

“Locking Emotion Gu, Lu Changsheng, I’ll let you experience the power of my Five Poison Sect’s unique Love Gu!”

Nangong Mili murmured to herself, her beautiful eyes shimmering.

Qingluan Immortal City.

Halfway up Qingluan Peak, in a Cave Dwelling.

“Foundation Establishment… achieved!”

Li Feiyu opened his eyes, and two streaks of firelight appeared before gradually fading.

He touched his face and hands, a smile of excitement and satisfaction spreading across his face.

Foundation Establishment!

This was the realm he had been tirelessly pursuing, the realm he had dreamed of reaching!

Now, he had finally achieved it!

“It must have been a long time in the outside world.”

Li Feiyu looked toward the cave’s entrance, not bothering to consolidate his cultivation further, and opened the cave to step outside.

Outside the cave, a fifty or sixty-year-old man in a yellow robe stood with his hands behind his back.

Seeing the cave door open, the man’s face showed a mix of surprise and curiosity.

Then he smiled and stepped forward, cupping his hands. “Congratulations, Daoist Li, on achieving Foundation Establishment.”

“Thanks to the City Lord, I was fortunate enough to break through to Foundation Establishment.”

Li Feiyu smiled and cupped his hands toward the top of Qingluan Peak.

His success in Foundation Establishment was largely due to Immortal Qingluan.

But if he were to express his gratitude, he owed it all to Lu Changsheng’s life-saving talismans and treasure map.

Without them, he wouldn’t have obtained such an opportunity.

“Now that you’ve exited seclusion, Daoist Li, you should report to Qingluan Hall. This is a small gift from me to congratulate you on your breakthrough. I hope you’ll look out for me in the future.”

The man in the yellow robe spoke, his eyes showing a hint of envy as he handed over a brocade box.

He had heard that Li Feiyu was originally a rogue cultivator, but by a stroke of luck, he caught the attention of the City Lord, Immortal Qingluan, who bestowed upon him a Foundation Establishment Pill and spirit materials.

Now that Li Feiyu had succeeded in Foundation Establishment, his future prospects were limitless!

“You’re too kind, Manager He.”

Li Feiyu accepted the gift with some emotion.

He still remembered seeing Manager He from afar during the beast tide.

At that time, Manager He was a Foundation Establishment cultivator, someone far above him.

But now, Manager He was treating him with such respect.

He understood that this was all because of Immortal Qingluan!

Despite his current strength, he might not even be a match for Manager He.

Manager He’s attitude was entirely due to the fact that this immortal city was named Qingluan Immortal City!

Without thinking too much, Li Feiyu cupped his hands again and then headed to Qingluan Hall to report.

Bihu Mountain.

Sumeru Cave Heaven.

“Miaoge, keep an eye on the household during these days.”

“Zixiao, remember to take care of your health. I’ll return right after the ceremony.”

Lu Changsheng spoke to his wife Lu Miaoge and Ling Zixiao..

Now, Fairy Qingyi’s Foundation Establishment ceremony at Azure Cloud Sect was just half a month away.

Although Bihu Mountain was close to Azure Cloud Sect, he couldn’t arrive at the last minute.

So, he had agreed with Lu Yuanzhong and others to go together.

“Don’t worry, Changsheng, with me here, everything will be fine.”

Lu Miaoge’s face was gentle aad soft as she spoke.

These days, since Xu Ruoyin was focusing on breaking through to Foundation Establishment, she hadn’t been cultivating. Most of her time was spent drawing talismans.

In her spare time, she used Taiji True Water to nurture Ling Zixiao’s body.

Although Ling Zixiao’s body had recovered, being pregnant consumed a lot of energy.

So, using Taiji True Water to nurture her body was not only beneficial to her but also to the child in her womb.

This could be considered winning from the womb.

“Alright, I’m off.”

Lu Changsheng gently hugged his wife and Dao companion, then rode his flying shuttle to Qingzhu Mountain.

At this time, Bai Yunyang was already waiting at Qingzhu Mountain. When he saw Lu Changsheng arriving, he greeted him politely.

Then the three of them set off together for Azure Cloud Sect.

The Zheng Family at Centipede Ridge didn’t receive an invitation this time, as their family no longer had a Foundation Establishment cultivator to oversee it.

However, small families like theirs usually sent someone to Azure Cloud Sect to present a gift at the mountain gate before leaving.

After all, while Azure Cloud Sect wouldn’t care about these small families, the lower-ranked members might.

So, this had become a customary practice.

Golden Sun Sect, behind Tianyuan Peak.

Lu Qingshan sat cross-legged, unmoving, in a golden-white robe.

Threads of golden sword energy emanated from his body, exuding a sharpness that seemed to tear through the sky and shift the sun and moon.

This aura of sharpness alone made one feel an irresistible sense of inferiority, weakening their resolve.

Not far away, Yan Yuan, dressed in a luxurious red gown, watched her disciple’s breakthrough with a lazy expression, sipping wine.

Ever since his parents visited him, her disciple’s cultivation and swordsmanship had both advanced by leaps and bounds.

It was as if his sword heart had become clear. Not only had he mastered several sword techniques, but he had also reached the first realm of Sword Dao, where sword energy was as vibrant as a rainbow!

Now, just by breaking through to the Ninth Level of Qi Refining, he exuded such an overwhelming aura. It was easy to imagine how terrifying his growth would be in the future.

“Boom!”

Lu Qingshan’s spiritual energy surged, and his aura burst forth, stirring up a strong wind that made his robes flutter and kicked up dust around him.

He opened his eyes and looked toward Immortal Tian Yuan, who was not far away. Rising, he cupped his hands and said, “Master.”

To him, breaking through to the Ninth Level of Qi Refining was simply a natural progression, nothing to be particularly excited about.

“Not bad, you’ve broken through to the Ninth Level of Qi Refining so quickly. How’s your practice of the True Sun Twelve Sword?”

Yan Yuan took a sip from her wine Gourd and asked casually.

As a Golden Core cultivator, she could naturally tell that her disciple’s progress was related to his parents.

Especially after tasting the wine Lu Changsheng had given her, she had discerned that it contained a hint of Spirit Eye Spring.

She knew that this wasn’t something an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator could offer.

“Please guide me, Master.”

Lu Qingshan cupped his hands in salute and then summoned a golden Magical Sword.

“First Sun!”

He uttered two words softly.

As the words fell, the sword in his hand trembled, and a streak of platinum sword energy appeared, pulsating like a breath.

With a slight raise of his eyebrows, Lu Qingshan slashed through the air, sending the sword energy shooting forward, piercing through a distant boulder.

“Morning Sun!”

The golden sword in Lu Qingshan’s hand glowed brightly, exuding a domineering sword energy that seemed to hide a golden sun, radiating a blinding light that made it difficult to keep one’s eyes open.

The golden sun transformed into dozens of sharp sword energies, shooting toward the trees ahead, setting them ablaze and turning them to charred remains as they were pierced.

“Noon Sun, Slash!”

Lu Qingshan swung his sword forward.

In an instant, a sharp golden sword wheel rolled out like a blazing sun, leaving a deep trench in the ground ahead.

After the third sword strike, he stopped.

The True Sun Twelve Sword could only display the first three strikes during the Qi Refining stage.

“Your True Sun Twelve Sword…”

Immortal Tian Yuan furrowed her brows slightly as she watched Lu Qingshan’s sword techniques.

Even though Lu Qingshan possessed a Metal-attribute spiritual body and practiced the Great Metal Sword Technique, the power of his sword techniques was still somewhat alarming.

Moreover, Lu Qingshan’s sword techniques seemed to have a self-contained nature.

“Besides the True Sun Twelve Sword, I’ve also studied the Mystical Water Sword Technique, Green Lotus Sword Technique, Slashing Word Technique, and other sword techniques.”

“Although these sword techniques differ, I believe they all lead to the same end. The difference lies in the difficulty of the techniques, which is why they are categorized differently.”

“So, I’ve been contemplating how I can make this sword technique more suited to me, which would make it more natural and easier to use.”

Lu Qingshan stood tall, smiling slightly.

After obtaining the Law Seed, not only had his talent in Sword Dao significantly improved, but even his appearance had gradually undergone subtle changes.

His once handsome face, with its red lips and white teeth, had gained more distinct features, giving him a heroic and valiant look, with eyebrows as sharp as swords—a true sword-browed starry-eyed appearance!

“More suited to yourself, huh.”

Immortal Tian Yuan was momentarily speechless upon hearing this.

Although it was true that techniques and Divine Abilities ultimately required one’s own understanding and insight,

hearing such words from a Qi Refining cultivator felt somewhat out of place.

Especially since the True Sun Twelve Sword was already a Top-Tier sword technique.

“Did you encounter any problems while practicing this sword technique?”

Immortal Tian Yuan’s lazy and casual demeanor faded, replaced by a more serious expression.

“The fourth technique, Noon Sun, requires Foundation Establishment to channel enough energy to execute, so I was thinking—if I simplify it, could it be used during the Qi Refining stage?”

Lu Qingshan shared his thoughts and doubts.

Besides practicing the Great Metal Sword Technique, he had already comprehended the first two levels of the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Manual under Lu Changsheng’s guidance.

Through mutual reference, he had gained a deeper understanding of sword techniques.

However, since Lu Changsheng had left after teaching him, there were still many things he didn’t fully understand.

“Your thinking is correct.”

Immortal Tian Yuan didn’t criticize him for aiming too high. She explained the principles behind it.

She also noted that simplifying advanced sword techniques wouldn’t necessarily result in high effectiveness or power.

It might have higher power but would consume too much energy, making it impractical in combat.

She then demonstrated other similar techniques that could be used as trump cards or life-saving methods.

“Thank you, Master.”

After having his questions answered, Lu Qingshan felt greatly enlightened and bowed in gratitude.

“If there are no other issues, you may go.”

“In a few days, I’ll be going out. Make sure you win first place in the upcoming Sword Competition, understood?”

Immortal Tian Yuan said.

Initially, she thought her disciple would aim for a top ten spot.

But now, she believed he could compete for first place.

“I won’t disappoint you, Master.”

Lu Qingshan’s eyes shone brightly.

His calm words were filled with confidence.

Even if Immortal Tian Yuan hadn’t said so, he would have aimed for first place in the competition, to win a Foundation Establishment Pill for his sister.

“Hehe.”

Immortal Tian Yuan smiled as she saw her disciple’s confidence. She then returned to her usual lazy manner and turned into a streak of rainbow light, disappearing from sight.